We are looking for 5 Quality control Technicians to join the Flexible Pipe Systems (FPS) team in Newcastle for an initial period of 12 months.

4 of these roles will be on shift, and 1 will be covering dayshift.

Receiving Inspection experience is a must, as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft products and the ability to interpret specifications and drawings.
Experience of writing detailed reports, e.g. Non-conformance reports would be an advantage.

ROLE DUTIES
• Based on days to fulfil cert review and visual inspection duties but fully trained in all aspects of the QC Technician role.
• Provide shift cover for holidays, sickness etc (often at short notice)
• Include the following but other duties may be assigned:-
• Report directly to the Quality Control Supervisor, responding to a wide variety of Quality control related issues.
• Liaison with functional groups for all Quality Control related activities/problems.
• Interface with Customer/Third Party/certifying authority representatives, as required.
• Provide technical support/guidance to work centres for training process inspectors.
• Write and revise quality control procedures and related forms
• Assist in failure analysis
• Perform Receiving Inspection Completion of pipe maps
• Administration/sign off/verification of inspections
• Verify dimensional and inspection reports for product conformance
• Assure identification and traceability of product and materials at all stages of manufacturing process
• Write detailed reports as required
• Generate Non-compliance reports (NCR’s) in accordance with applicable procedures
• Random verification and audit of inspection activities and laboratory testing to support shift.
• Perform calibration of measuring and test equipment Inspect and approve formed Flexlok and Carcass profile samples
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Provide Technical support to work centres & projects on Quality Control requirements
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Quality Control Supervisor.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS
• ONC/HNC from an accredited college, university, or trade school, or strong experience in Quality Control within a manufacturing environment in either or all of the following industries: Extrusion, wire and cable, oil and gas or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PERSONALITY
• Pleasant personality with good interpersonal skills (articulate, confident, mature and able to work as part of a team)
• Flexible attitude and proactive approach coupled with high quality customer service
• Good common sense and the ability to use own initiative in prioritising workload
• Ability to perform under pressure to deadlines without compromising standards
• First class organisational skills with particular emphasis on time management and attention to detail
• Conscientious, hard working and willing to perform additional duties to support the Quality team.
• A team player but someone who is equally comfortable working alone (self-motivated)

EXPERIENCE 
• Working knowledge of ISOAPI Quality Systems, Quality practices and applications, and Continuous Improvement Tools.
• Ability to respond to common enquiries from management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and detailed drawings.
• Competent on all process inspection activities.
• Requires working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and outlook.
• Knowledge of Goods Receiving Inspection Systems and/or supplier certification is desirable.

The shift pattern for shift workers is 4 shift pattern (Days (7am-7pm) and nights (7pm-7am), Starts again after 4 weeks)